5M160ZT100A5N - MAX V CPLD 160 LE 100TQFP | Intel
MPN: 5M160ZT100A5N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 10 | $7.45 | $74.50 |
| 100 | $6.4 | $640.00 |
| 500 | $5.55 | $2,775.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.9 | $4,900.00 |
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View Datasheet →5M160ZT100A5N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | MAX V |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 160 |
| Macro Cells | 128 |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbits |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | 116 |
| Internal Operating Frequency | 184.1 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.2 V to 3.3 V |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip flash (non-volatile, instant-on) |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) - in-system programmable |
| Package | TQFP-100 (100-pin Thin Quad Flat Pack) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial) |
| Process Technology | 0.18 µm CMOS with on-chip flash |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
5M160ZT100A5N tqfp-100 (100-pin thin quad flat pack) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 5M160ZT100A5N (tqfp-100 (100-pin thin quad flat pack) package) with 116 pins. This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for 5M160ZT100A5N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 116 pins (digital package)
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
5M160ZT100A5N is suitable for 6 applications: Power-Up / Power-Down Sequencer, I2C / SPI Bus Interface Bridge, Industrial PLC Control-Plane Logic, Automotive Body Electronics Module, I/O Expansion for Low-Pin-Count Microcontrollers, Display Interface / LVDS Bridge.
Power-Up / Power-Down Sequencer
The 5M160ZT100A5N's instant-on non-volatile flash configuration makes it ideal for power-sequencing in multi-rail systems such as FPGA-based SoCs, industrial PLCs, and automotive ECUs. Engineers program the CPLD to assert enable signals in a fixed order after its own 1.8 V VCCINT stabilizes, then de-assert them in reverse order on a PGOOD or fault input. With 160 Logic Elements and 116 user I/O pins, one 5M160Z can sequence 8-12 independent rails, replacing discrete supervisor ICs. Its deterministic pin-to-pin timing avoids the boot-PROM latency of small FPGAs, which is critical when downstream rails must be valid before the processor releases its own reset. Operating from -40 °C to +85 °C with multi-voltage I/O (1.2-3.3 V), it can interface directly to 1.8 V SoCs and 3.3 V analog rails without level shifters.
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I2C / SPI Bus Interface Bridge
The 5M160ZT100A5N is widely used as a low-cost protocol bridge between I2C, SPI, UART, and parallel buses in industrial and embedded designs. Its 184.1 MHz internal frequency and per-pin I/O voltage flexibility let the CPLD translate between a 3.3 V sensor SPI bus and a 1.8 V host MCU I2C bus without external level shifters. With 160 Logic Elements the device can implement master/slave state machines for several bus conversions simultaneously. Quartus Prime IP libraries include reference HDL for I2C-to-SPI and SPI-to-parallel bridges, dramatically shortening development. Compared with using a small FPGA, the 5M160Z has zero boot time, simpler PCB layout (no configuration memory), and lower unit cost for this class of glue logic.
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Industrial PLC Control-Plane Logic
In industrial PLC and distributed I/O modules, the 5M160ZT100A5N implements deterministic control-plane functions such as address decoding, watchdog timers, and parallel I/O expansion. Its -40 °C to +85 °C industrial temperature rating and 1.8 V core with 3.3 V-tolerant I/O let it sit between a 24 V industrial backplane isolator and a low-voltage MCU. The device's JTAG-based in-system programmability allows field firmware updates without removing the module from the rack, while its non-volatile flash gives predictable behavior after brown-out events. Engineers commonly pair the 5M160Z with an industrial MCU such as STM32F407 or NXP LPC4078 to add 32-64 lines of galvanically-isolated digital I/O at minimal BOM cost.
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Automotive Body Electronics Module
The 5M160ZT100A5N is widely deployed in automotive body-electronics modules - body controllers, gateway ECUs, headlight drivers, and HVAC control panels - where its industrial temperature rating, instant-on behavior, and low standby current meet typical automotive subsystem requirements. The MAX V family supports the load-dump and jump-start transients specified in ISO 7637 when paired with appropriate external TVS protection. The CPLD's 160 Logic Elements are well-matched to typical body-controller glue tasks: LIN/CAN signal steering, lighting matrix control, and motor-driver enable sequencing. For under-hood or safety-critical applications, engineers select AEC-Q100-qualified MAX V variants (e.g., the 'A' suffix grade in the same TQFP-100 package).
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I/O Expansion for Low-Pin-Count Microcontrollers
Designers frequently add the 5M160ZT100A5N to low-cost microcontrollers (e.g., ATmega328 or PIC16F families) that lack sufficient GPIO. The CPLD expands 8-16 MCU pins to 64-116 user I/O lines while providing debouncing, edge detection, and PWM generation in hardware. The 5M160Z's 184.1 MHz internal operation supports fast multiplexed display or keypad scanning without burdening the MCU. Its 1.8 V core operates from the same LDO that powers the host MCU, simplifying the power tree. Compared with a GPIO expander I2C/SPI chip, the CPLD offers far more flexible logic and avoids the bus-bandwidth bottleneck of serial expanders.
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Display Interface / LVDS Bridge
The 5M160ZT100A5N can implement simple LVDS or RGB-to-parallel display bridges in industrial HMIs and instrument clusters. With multi-voltage I/O (1.2 V to 3.3 V) the CPLD can directly interface 1.8 V SoC display outputs to 3.3 V LCD panels without level shifters. Designers use 160 Logic Elements to implement pixel-clock domain crossing and minimal frame-buffer logic. While the 5M160Z cannot drive a full 1080p LVDS link, it comfortably handles QVGA/WQVGA industrial displays at 60 Hz and is a cost-effective alternative to a discrete display bridge IC in low-volume industrial products.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M160ZT100C5N | 5M160ZT100I5N | 5M160ZT100C4N | 5M160ZM100I5N | 5M160ZM100C5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | TQFP-100 | TQFP-100 (same) | TQFP-100 (same) | TQFP-100 (same) | TQFP-100 (same) | TQFP-100 (same) |
| Logic Elements | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 |
| Macro Cells | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| User Flash | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits |
| Max Internal Frequency | 184.1 MHz | 184.1 MHz | 184.1 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | 184.1 MHz | 184.1 MHz |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.2 V to 3.3 V | 1.2 V to 3.3 V | 1.2 V to 3.3 V | 1.2 V to 3.3 V | 1.2 V to 3.3 V | 1.2 V to 3.3 V |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40 to +85 C) | Commercial (0 to +85 C) | Industrial (-40 to +85 C) | Commercial (0 to +85 C) | Industrial (-40 to +85 C) | Commercial (0 to +85 C) |
Key Differentiators
- Non-volatile instant-on configuration (vs Small SRAM-based FPGAs (e.g., Cyclone 10LP 10M50SCE144A7G))
- Industrial temperature grade standard, no premium (vs Commercial-grade CPLDs requiring paid upgrade for industrial range)
- On-chip user flash for non-volatile data storage (vs Pure CPLDs without user flash (e.g., older MAX II families))
- Lower BOM cost for sub-200 LE designs vs small FPGAs (vs Cyclone IV/V low-density FPGAs)
Design Notes
Place a 0.1 µF X7R ceramic decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of every VCCINT and VCCIO pin of the 5M160ZT100A5N, plus a single 10 µF bulk capacitor on each supply rail. The MAX V CPLD has very low standby current (under 1 mA typical) but its dynamic current during JTAG programming can spike to tens of milliamps. Insufficient decoupling is the most common cause of JTAG programming failures on MAX V devices. Add a ferrite bead in series with VCCINT if the 1.8 V rail is shared with a noisy switching regulator.
The TQFP-100 package has a thermal pad (exposed die-attach paddle) on the underside - it MUST be soldered to a copper pad on the PCB and stitched with multiple thermal vias to the inner ground plane. Although the 5M160ZT100A5N does not dissipate significant power, the thermal pad improves power-rail inductance and long-term solder-joint reliability under thermal cycling. For industrial and automotive designs targeting >7-year operating life, follow IPC-7351 land-pattern recommendations and use a 0.4 mm lead pitch footprint.
Do not connect JTAG TCK directly to a high-frequency oscillator output without a series-termination resistor (typically 33 Ω) placed within 5 mm of the CPLD pin. JTAG TCK is the most noise-sensitive MAX V input and ringing above VCCINT + 0.3 V can latch-up the device. Also, ensure the TRST pin is pulled high (or driven by the JTAG header) - leaving TRST floating can cause unpredictable JTAG state-machine behavior on power-up. Estimated: 33 Ω series termination is a best-practice guideline from Altera AN 471; confirm against your specific JTAG cable drive strength.
Route the global clock pins (GCLK0/GCLK1/GCLK2/GCLK3 on MAX V) with controlled impedance (50 Ω microstrip or stripline) and keep them isolated from fast-switching I/O signals. Place a ground guard ring around each clock pin via stitching (via pitch ≤ 5 mm). Multi-voltage I/O banks can be placed on different layers to avoid return-current crossing; the MAX V datasheet pin information table specifies which VCCIO pin powers each I/O bank, so assign banks by voltage domain before routing.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliance per Altera/Intel MAX V product marking (Pb-free symbol on package). AEC-Q100 grade not stated in distributor product page for this specific MPN - request the automotive-grade MAX V variant from Intel for AEC-Q100 applications. REACH compliance assumed by Intel for current-generation programmable logic devices but not verified in distributor data.
